JPH10127459A - Container holder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily determine residual content of drink liquid in a container. SOLUTION: This container holder 2 comprises an outer frame 3 of a cylindrical form having a bottom, a mounting base 4 on which a container is mounted through a spring 5 from above is vertically movably engaged on it, and a display mechanism 10 provided on the outer side of the outer frame 3. For the display mechanism 10, a display case 20 provided with a display surface 22 is installed on the outer frame 3, an energization pin 7 provided on the mounting base 4 is penetrated through vertical holes 11, 25 formed through the inside and the outside of a cylindrical wall 3E of the outer frame 3 to protrude outward, and a display pointer 26 is rotatably installed on a protruded end of the energization pin 7. A support point pin 27 is provided between a display level 22A of the display surface 22 are the vertical hole 11, 25, and the lower side of the display pointer 26 is applied to the support point pin 27. As the mounting base 4 moves vertically to stop at a specified position, the display pointer 26 indicates the display level 22A corresponding to the position of the mounting base 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container holder used when consuming cans or bottles containing a drink such as soft drinks.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a drink holder (container holder) for temporarily storing a can or a bottle containing a drink such as drinking water.
Is often used in the cabin of an automobile. Generally, a drink holder is provided with a frame for accommodating a drink container, a holding arm attached to an upper portion of the frame to prevent the container from overturning, and a gap in a vehicle compartment (for example, a gap between a door window and a window frame). And a fixture (a hook or the like) for supporting the frame by being inserted into the frame.

[0003]

When such a drink holder is used, if the drink container is a can or a non-transparent bottle, it is not possible to visually know the remaining amount of the drink liquid in the container. In order to know the remaining amount, the container is often lifted and the remaining amount is estimated based on the feeling of weight. For this reason, there is a problem that it is troublesome to know the remaining amount. Further, there is a problem that it is difficult to estimate the remaining amount due to a feeling of weight, for example, when an infant or a child uses the drink holder. For this reason, it is sometimes inconvenient to notice that the user is empty when he wants to drink.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages, and an object of the present invention is to provide a container holder in which the remaining amount of the drink liquid remaining in a stored container can be seen at a glance.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a container holder comprising: a bottomed cylindrical outer frame; a mounting table provided on the inside of the outer frame so as to be vertically movable; And a repelling member interposed between the bottom of the mounting table and the lower surface of the mounting table, and display means for displaying the upper and lower positions of the mounting table outside the outer frame.

In the container holder according to the present invention, when the container is placed on the mounting table, the mounting table is lowered to a predetermined position according to the weight of the container, and the lowered position is displayed on the display means. The remaining amount can be easily known.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is an assembly view showing a state where a container holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention is assembled, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the container holder of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the operation of the display needle of the container holder of FIG. The container holder (drink holder) 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes drink containers C1 and C2 from above as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 (see FIG. 3).
, A mounting table 4 on which the containers C1 and C2 are mounted so as to be movable up and down inside the outer frame 3 and a bottom portion of the outer frame 3 and the mounting table And a display mechanism (display means) 10 for displaying the upper and lower positions of the mounting table 4 outside the outer frame 3. Is done. The mounting table 4 has a cylindrical portion 4A formed on the outer peripheral side, and slides on the inner peripheral surface 3B of the outer frame 3. On the upper surface of the mounting table 4, a concave portion 4B capable of receiving a small container C2 (see FIG. 3) is formed.

A flange 3C is provided on the opening edge 3A of the outer frame 3. The flange 3 </ b> C abuts on the upper surface of the mounting table 4 urged upward by the spring 5, and restricts the upward movement of the mounting table 4. A holding arm 6 for preventing the containers C1 and C2 housed therein from falling down is attached to the flange 3C. The spring 5 is set to a predetermined urging force so as to elastically deform according to the amount of the drink liquid in the containers C1 and C2, and the container C whose inside is almost filled with the drink liquid.
When C1 and C2 are placed on the mounting table 4, the weight of the
To push down the mounting table 4 to the lowermost position. When the empty containers C1 and C2 are placed on the mounting table 4, the spring 5 is slightly elastically deformed, and the mounting table 4 is held at the almost uppermost position. ing.

As shown in FIG. 3, a vertical hole 11 having a predetermined length is formed vertically in the cylindrical wall 3E of the outer frame 3 so as to penetrate the inside and outside. A biasing pin 7 is provided on the cylindrical portion 4A of the mounting table 4 so as to protrude outward through the vertical hole 11. Vertical hole 11
The length in the up-down direction substantially matches the width of the mounting table 4 moving up and down, and the urging pin 7 moves up and down in the vertical hole 11 in accordance with the vertical movement of the mounting table 4. . A display case 20 is attached to the outside of the cylindrical wall 3 </ b> E of the outer frame 3 at a portion where the vertical hole 11 is formed. As shown in FIG. 1, the display case 20 includes a main body 21 and a display plate (display surface) 22 attached to the main body 21 and displaying a displacement level 22A.
And a design surface 23 attached so as to cover a part of the display plate 22.
It is composed of a design plate 23 having A and a protective cover 24 made of transparent plastic. In the display case 20,
A hole 25 is formed through the main body 21 and the display panel 22 so as to substantially coincide with the vertical hole 11, and the urging pin 7 projects outward from the hole 25.

As shown in FIG. 4, a display needle 26 is attached to the projecting end of the urging pin 7. The display hand 26
It comprises a rotating portion 26A formed in a sleeve shape at one end side and rotatably fitted to the urging pin 7, and a needle portion 26B extending linearly from the rotating portion 26A. The display board 22 includes
A fulcrum pin 27 is formed to project outward between the hole 25 and the displacement level 22A. The lower side of the needle portion 26B of the display needle 26 is in contact with the fulcrum pin 27. The display needle 26 is the urging pin 7
Is pivoted about the fulcrum pin 27 in accordance with the vertical movement of. Therefore, when the mounting table 4 stops at a predetermined vertical position according to the weight of the containers C1 and C2 mounted on the mounting table 4, the needle portion 26B of the display needle 26 has a displacement level corresponding to the position of the mounting table 4. 22A. As described above, the display mechanism 10 includes the display plate 22, the vertical holes 11 and 25, the urging pins 7, and the display hands 26.
1, a predetermined level corresponding to the weight of C2 is indicated. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a hook (attachment) 12 is attached to the outer frame 3. The hook 12 is inserted into a gap in a vehicle compartment (for example, a gap between a door window and a window frame) to support the container holder 2.

Next, the operation of the container holder 2 according to the first embodiment will be described. Container C1 in container holder 2,
When C2 is not accommodated, as shown in FIG. 3, the mounting table 4 is urged upward by a spring 5, and the upper surface is in contact with the flange 3C. , 25
The needle portion 26B of the display hand 26 points to the indication of "E" of the displacement level 22A (see the solid line portion in FIG. 4). Next, containers C1, C2 filled with drink liquid
Is stored in the container holder 2, the weight of the containers C 1 and C 2 overcomes the urging force of the spring 5 and pushes down the mounting table 4, and the urging pin 7 is located at the lowest position of the vertical holes 11 and 25. ,
The needle portion 26B of the display needle 26 indicates the display of "F" of the displacement level 22A (see the dashed line in FIG. 4). And
When the containers C1 and C2, in which the drink liquid has been consumed, are placed on the mounting table 4, the mounting table 4 is held by the spring 5 at a vertical position corresponding to the remaining amount of the containers C1 and C2.
6B indicates a predetermined level corresponding to the remaining amount of the containers C1 and C2 between the displacement level 22A “F” and “E” by the urging pin 7. Therefore, when the containers C1 and C2 are stored in the container holder 2, the remaining amounts of the containers C1 and C2 can be known at a glance. Further, the display panel 22 or the design surface 2
Third, the added value can be enhanced by elaborating the design.

In the first embodiment, the annular flange 3C is provided at the opening edge of the outer frame 3. However, it is possible to restrict the upward displacement of the mounting table 4 and to prevent the mounting table 4 from falling off. If it is, it is not limited to the flange.

Next, a container holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid duplication of description. As shown in FIG. 5B, the container holder 30 according to the second embodiment has a vertical position in which a biasing pin 7 that moves up and down integrally with the mounting table 4 is formed on the cylindrical wall 3E of the outer frame 3. It is provided so as to protrude outward through the hole 11. The urging pin 7 moves up and down in the vertical hole 11 according to the up and down of the mounting table 4. As shown in FIG.
(A), the display plate 31 on which the displacement level 31A is displayed is attached. The display panel 31 has a hole 35 that penetrates through the display panel 31 and substantially matches the vertical hole 11, and the urging pin 7 protrudes outward from the hole 35. The display plate 31 is provided with a shaft 37 projecting between the hole 35 and the displacement level 31A. A display hand 36 is attached to the shaft 37. Display hand 36
Is composed of a fulcrum portion 36A rotatably fitted to the shaft 37, and a long needle portion 36B and a short needle portion 36C extending linearly from both sides of the fulcrum portion 36A and having different weights.
The long needle portion 36B has its tip pointed to the displacement level 31A side, and the short needle portion 36C comes into contact with the lower side of the urging pin 7.

The display needle 36 has a configuration in which the urging pin 7 has the vertical holes 11 and 35.
5 (A) and (B) of FIG.
As shown in (1), the long hand portion 36B is heavier than the short hand portion 36C and thus descends downward, and the short hand portion 36C comes into contact with the urging pin 7. At this time, the long hand portion 36B indicates the lower side "E" of the displacement level 31A. Then, as the urging pin 7 is displaced downward, the short needle portion 36C is pushed down. Then, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the short hand portion 36C
Is depressed downward, the long needle portion 36B is displaced upward and points to the upper side "F" of the displacement level 31A. Thus, in the container holder 30 according to the second embodiment,
The long needle portion 36B of the display needle 36 points to a predetermined level corresponding to the remaining amount of the containers C1 and C2 between the displacement levels 31A "F" and "E" by the urging pin 7. In the second embodiment, the configuration for accommodating the display plate 31 in the display case is not particularly described.
As in the first embodiment, the display plate 31 and the display needle 36 may be accommodated in the display case.

Next, a container holder according to a modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B. The same or corresponding parts as those in the above embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid duplication of description. The container holder 40 according to this modification is different from the container holder 3 according to the second embodiment.
0 is one axis 37 between the hole 35 and the displacement level 31A.
7A and 7B, two shafts 37A and 37B are provided on both sides of the hole 35, as shown in FIGS.
The indicating hands 46A, 4A are respectively attached to these axes 37A, 37B.
6B is attached. Each display hand 46A, 4
6B, like the container holder 30 according to the second embodiment, the fulcrum portion is rotatably fitted to the shafts 37A and 37B, and extends linearly from both sides of the fulcrum portion to both sides, and the long hand portion and the short hand portion having different weights. Section. The long needle points to the displacement level, and the short needle contacts the lower side of the urging pin 7. In the container holder 40 according to the modified example, a display with a high visual effect can be obtained by the movement of the two long needle portions. FIG. 8 shows a container holder 50 according to another modification of the second embodiment.
The display mechanism 51 including the holes 35 and 11, the shaft 37, and the display needle 36 is provided at a plurality of positions on the outer frame 3. Therefore, similarly to the above-described modification, a display with a high visual effect can be obtained by the movement of the two long needle portions.

In the first and second embodiments and their modifications, the display member is constituted by a display hand. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. As described above, the display member (character doll in this modification) 53 is attached to the tip of the urging pin 7, and a portion of the outer frame 3 where the urging pin 7 moves up and down is projected outward to form a cylindrical member. An accommodating portion 54 is formed. And
When the mounting table 4 is pushed down and the urging pin 7 is lowered, the display member 53 is housed in the housing portion 54 and is hidden (see FIG. 10).

Next, a container holder according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the container holder 60 according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a vertical slit 62 cut from a lower end is formed in a cylindrical portion 64A of a mounting table 64. A plurality of these vertical slits 62A to 62C and 62A 'to 62C' are formed in the circumferential direction with different lengths. In this embodiment,
Three longitudinal slits 62A that are deeply cut into one in order
62C, and longitudinal slits 62A 'to 62C' symmetrical to the longitudinal slits 62A to 62C are formed on the other side. That is, the vertical slits 62A to 62C and 62A 'to 62C'
Are longitudinal slits 62A-62A ', 62B-6 of the same length.
2B 'and 62C-62C' are formed symmetrically to each other. The mounting table 64 is accommodated in the outer frame 63 via the spring 5 so as to be vertically movable. The outer frame 63 has support portions 63A to 63C, 6 having portions corresponding to the vertical slits 62A to 62C, 62A 'to 62C' of the mounting table 64 projecting outward.
3A ′ to 63C ′ are formed, and these support portions 63A to 63C ′ are formed.
3C, 63A'-63C 'have vertical holes 61A-61C, 61A'-61C' cut at a fixed length from the upper end.
Is formed. Further, the support portions 63A to 63C, 63A '
To 63C ′, each of which has a swing arm 6
6A to 66C and 66A 'to 66C' are swingably attached (in FIG. 12, one set of swing arms 66A to 66C).
Only 66C is shown. ). Swing arms 66A to 66C, 6
6A 'to 66C' have longitudinal slits 62 at their inner ends.
A through 62C, 62A 'through 62C', and the outside contacts the lower portions of the vertical holes 61A through 61C, 61A 'through 61C' and protrudes outward. Swing arms 66A to 66C, 66
A display member (in this embodiment, a character's hand) 67 is attached to each of the tips of A 'to 66C'.

Since the container holder 60 according to the third embodiment is configured as described above, when the mounting table 64 is at the upper position, the swing arms 66A to 66C and 66A 'to 66A.
C 'has a substantially central portion supported by a pin 65 and a lower portion formed by a vertical hole 6.
1A-61C, abut on the lower portions of 61A'-61C ',
It is maintained in a substantially horizontal state or a state where the tip is slightly lowered. When the mounting table 64 is pushed down, first, the vertical slits 62A to 62C, 6
Of 2A 'to 62C', the upper portions of the vertically slit shallowly cut longitudinal slits 62A, 62A 'are swing arms 66A, 66A'.
When the swing arms 66A, 66A 'are further pressed down, the outer portions of the swing arms 66A, 66A' are swung upward, and the display member 67 is lifted upward. And the vertical slits 62B and 62
B ', 62C and 62C' are swing arms 66B and 66
B ′, 66C, and 66C ′, and the swing arm 66 has a pair of 66A-66A ′, a pair of 66B-66B ′, and a pair of 66C-66C ′, and the outer portion is upward. The display member 67 is swung upward.

That is, the vertical slits 62A to 62C, 6
Of the 2A 'to 62C', the swing arm 66 which comes into contact with the same length (cut depth) from the lower end of the cylindrical portion 64A.
A and 66A ', 66B and 66B', 66C and 66C '
The upper and lower positions of the mounting table 64 start to swing at substantially the same timing at predetermined predetermined positions, and are inclined at substantially the same angle. And vertical slit 6
2A to 62C and 62A 'to 62C', the cylindrical portion 64A
As the slit length from the lower end increases, that is, as the cutting depth increases, the swing arm 66
When the contact timing of B (66B ') and 66C (66C') is delayed and the mounting table 64 is at a predetermined vertical position,
The tilt angles of the swing arms 66A to 66C, 66A 'to 66C' are set to 66A-66A ', 66B-66B', 6
6C-66C '. As described above, each swing arm 6 is moved in accordance with the vertical position of the mounting table 64.
The inclination angles of 6A to 66C and 66A 'to 66C' are different, and when the containers C1 and C2 are not mounted on the mounting table 64 or the empty containers C1 and C2 are mounted, Each swing arm 66A-66C, 66A'-
66C 'are all in a substantially horizontal state or a state in which the tip is slightly lowered, and as the mounting table 4 is lowered, that is, as the remaining amount in the containers C1 and C2 increases, the display member 67 is lifted upward. Swing arm 66A ~
66C, 66A 'to 66C' are increased in number. As described above, in the container holder 60 according to the third embodiment, since the display member 67 is provided along the circumferential direction of the outer frame, it is easier to understand. In the third embodiment, the support portions 63A to 63C, 63A 'to 6A
3C ', the swing arms 66A to 66C, 66, respectively.
A 'to 66C' are swingably mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. May be attached.

FIG. 13 shows a modified example of the third embodiment. The container holder 70 according to this modified example includes an outer frame 7.
The mounting table 74 is vertically movably accommodated in the apparatus 3 via a spring (not shown). A vertical slit 72 cut vertically from the lower end by a predetermined length is formed in the cylindrical portion 74A of the mounting table 74. The outer frame 73 is formed with a cylindrical accommodation portion 73A in which a portion corresponding to the vertical slit 72 of the mounting table 74 protrudes outward. A vertical hole (not shown) is formed in the outer frame 73.
The inside of the outer frame 73 and the inside of the housing portion 73A are penetrated. A swing arm 76 is attached to the accommodation portion 73A by a pin 75.
Is swingably mounted. The swing arm 76 has one end protruding inward through the vertical hole and the vertical slit 72, and a display member (a character doll in this modification) 77 is swingably attached to the other end. I have. When the mounting table 74 is pushed down and the swing arm 76 abutting on the vertical slit 72 swings and the outer end of the swing arm 76 is displaced upward, the display member 77
It protrudes from the upper opening of 3A so that the face can be seen. Thus, the container holder 70 according to the above-described modification example
The portion where the display member 77 appears outside changes according to the vertical position of the mounting table 74.

In the above-described modification, one display member is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in the third embodiment, a plurality of display mechanisms 7 are provided on the outer frame 73.
2, 73A, 76, and 77 may be provided, and the exposed portion may be different for each display member 77 according to the position of the mounting table. In the third embodiment and its modification, the swing arms 66A to 66C, 66A 'to 66C',
76 is attached to the outer frame side, but is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and (B), the swing rod is attached to the lower portion of the recess formed on the mounting table side. It may be mounted swingably. In this case, the swing angle is determined by the length of the pivot portion and the portion where the swing rod contacts the outer frame. Further, in the third embodiment and its modifications, the vertical slits are formed in the cylindrical portions 64A, 74A of the mounting tables 64, 74, but legs are provided instead of the cylindrical portions. May be formed with a vertical slit.

Next, a container holder according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the container holder 80 according to the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, a mounting table 84 is accommodated in an outer frame 83 via a spring 85 so as to be vertically movable. A display case 86 having a storage space inside the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical wall 83 </ b> E is attached to the outer frame 83. A vertical display window 87 is formed in the display case 86, and an upper guide roller 92 is vertically disposed inside.
And a lower guide roller 93 are rotatably provided. A fixed display member 90 is provided inside the display case 86 with a gap from the display window 87. The fixed display member 90 is configured to display a display surface colored with a predetermined color through the display window 87. Between the fixed display member 90 and the display window 87, there is provided a band-shaped display member 91 having one end connected to a lower portion of the display case 86 via a return spring (not shown) and the other end connected to a string-shaped member 94. Can be

The belt-shaped display member 91 is provided with the upper guide roller 9.
2 and the display surface dyed in a color different from that of the fixed display member 90 is connected to the fixed display member 9 through the display window 87.
0 is displayed over the display surface. When the end portion of the band-shaped display member 91 on the side of the string-shaped member 94 is pulled, the display surface is displaced upward along the display window 87 according to the pulling force, so that the display surface of the fixed display member 90 can be seen from the lower end. Has become. Under the cylindrical wall 83E to which the display case 86 is attached, a hole 8 that penetrates inside and outside and opens into the display case 86 is formed.
8 is drilled. The string member 94 is a lower guide roller 93.
And the other end is inserted into the hole 88 and connected to the lower side of the mounting table 84. A support roller 95 is provided between the hole 88 and a connection portion between the string member 94 and the mounting table 84. A string member 94 is wrapped around the support roller 95 to support the string member 94 and apply tension thereto.

Since the container holder 80 according to the fourth embodiment is configured as described above, when the mounting table 84 is at the upper position, as shown in FIG. As the mounting table 84 is pressed down, the band-shaped display member 91 is pulled upward by the string-shaped member 94, and the display surface of the fixed display member 90 is raised as the lower end of the band-shaped display member 91 rises. 87. For this reason, the display surface of the fixed display member 90 changes in the vertical direction according to the vertical position of the mounting table 84, and the larger the exposed surface, the more the container C mounted on the mounting table 84.
1, the weight of C2 is large. A spring member (not shown) connected to the belt-shaped display member 91 does not appear in the display window 87.
Further, a slit 84B is formed in a portion of the cylindrical portion 84A of the mounting table 84 corresponding to the hole 88 so as not to interfere with the string-shaped member 94.

In the fourth embodiment, the strip-shaped display member 9 is used.
1 is connected to the return spring, but the present invention is not limited to this. A connecting tool is attached to the lower surface of the lower end of the band-shaped display member 91, and both ends of the connecting tool are connected to the case with rubber or the like. It may be.

Next, a container holder according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 17, the container holder 100 according to the fifth embodiment includes a mounting table 1 on an outer frame 103 via a spring 105.
04 is accommodated so that it can move up and down. The cylindrical wall 1 of the outer frame 103
A display case 106 having a storage space inside along the circumferential direction is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the 03E. The display case 106 is provided with a display window 107 in the circumferential direction. An arc-shaped display plate 11 is provided inside the display case 106.
0 is provided with a gap from the display window 107. The display plate 110 is configured to display a display surface colored with a predetermined color through the display window 107. On the display case 106, a longitudinal axis 112 around which the band-shaped display member 111 is wound is rotatably attached to one circumferential side of the display plate 110. The band-shaped display member 111 has a display surface dyed in a color different from that of the display plate 110, and when the open end is pulled, the display surface moves in the horizontal direction along the display window 107 according to the pulling force. The display plate 110 is displaced and covers the display surface of the display plate 110 as the open end moves. Further, a coil spring 113 connected to the display case 106 is attached to one end of the vertical axis 112. The coil spring 113 reverses when the pulling force is not applied to the belt-shaped display member 111 even when the vertical axis 112 rotates. 11
1 is wound up and returned.

On the other side of the display plate 110,
As shown in FIG. 17, a guide roller 114 is provided,
In the vicinity of the guide roller 114, a hole 108 that penetrates the inside and outside of the cylindrical wall 103E and connects the inside of the outer frame 103 and the display case 106 is formed. The open end of the band-shaped display member 111 wound around the vertical axis 112 is connected to the string-shaped member 115. The string-shaped member 115 is wound around the guide roller 114, and the other end is inserted through the hole 108 and connected to the lower side of the mounting table 104. A support roller 11 is provided between the hole 108 and a connecting portion 115A between the string-shaped member 115 and the mounting table 104.
6 are provided. A string member 115 is wrapped around the support roller 116 to support the string member 115 and apply tension thereto.

The container holder 100 according to the fifth embodiment comprises:
When the mounting table 104 is located above, the display surface of the display plate 110 covers the entire surface of the display window 107 and the band-shaped display member 111 displays the image when the mounting table 104 is located above as shown in FIGS. Does not appear in window 107. Mounting table 1
04 is pushed down, the band-shaped display member 11
1 is pulled in the circumferential direction by the string-like member 115 so that the display surface of the band-like display member 111 appears in the display window 107 instead of the display plate 110. For this reason,
Depending on the vertical position of the mounting table 104, the band-shaped display member 111
The display surface changes in the circumferential direction, and the larger the exposed surface,
It can be seen that the weight of the containers C1 and C2 placed on the mounting table 104 is large. When the containers C1 and C2 are removed from the mounting table 104 and return to the upper position,
The band-shaped display member 111 is moved vertically by the coil spring 113.
2. It can be wound up. The mounting table 10
A slit 104B is formed in a portion corresponding to the hole 108 in the fourth cylindrical portion 104A so as not to interfere with the string-like member 115.

FIG. 21 shows a modified example of the fifth embodiment. The container holder of this modified example is replaced with the band-shaped display member 111 wound around the vertical axis 112 of the fifth embodiment. A display member 200 has one end connected to the string-shaped member 115 and the other end connected to the display case 10 via a return spring 213.
6 is constituted by a pointing member 211 connected to the reference numeral 6. The configuration other than the display members 211 and 213 is almost the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and the pointing member 211 indicates a predetermined displacement level of the display plate 110 according to the vertical position of the mounting table 104. ing. In the fifth embodiment and its modification, the display plate 110 is formed in an arc shape, but is not limited to this, and may be a flat plate shape.

FIG. 22 shows the display members 211 and 213.
Is applied in combination with the urging pin 7 which moves up and down integrally with the mounting table as shown in the first and second embodiments. In the container holder 300 according to this modification, one end of the string-shaped member 115 is connected to the urging pin 7, and the string-shaped member 115 is wound around guide rollers 301, 302, and 303, and the other end is connected to the indicating member 211. I am trying to do it.
FIGS. 23A and 23B show another modification as described above, in which the display means is formed on the mounting table at a predetermined distance from the inner surface of the cylindrical wall of the outer frame. A rocking rod, one end of which is swingably attached to a lower portion of the recess, and the other end of which extends outward through a hole formed in the cylindrical wall of the outer frame; and And a display member attached to the tip of the swing rod.

As shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, a spring interposed between the outer frame and the mounting table is an elastic body made of a leaf spring, rubber or vinyl formed in a bellows shape. Alternatively, an elastic body using water pressure may be used, or an elastic material such as a sponge may be used.

FIGS. 25 to 27 show a modification of the mounting table. The mounting table 404 accommodated in the bottomed cylindrical outer frame 3 is disposed inside as shown in FIG. It has a dish-shaped inner base 405 and an outer base 406 arranged outside the base 405. These inner and outer tables 4
05 and 406 are provided with springs 407 and 408, respectively, between each lower surface and the bottom of the outer frame 3. The inner base 405 is adapted to receive a small container C2 (see FIG. 3). Further, a cylindrical foot portion 410 is formed at a lower portion of the inner base 405, and is slidably fitted into a cylindrical portion 411 formed by rising from the bottom of the outer frame 3. A biasing pin 412 is attached to the foot 410 of the inner base 405 so as to protrude outward. The urging pin 412 protrudes outside through the vertical hole 11 formed in the outer frame 3. The inner peripheral side of the outer base 406 is bent downward, and the bent part 406A is bent to the inner base 405.
It comes to be on the top. For this reason, a small container C2
Is placed on the inner base 405, as shown in FIG.
The inner base 405 is guided by the cylindrical portion 411 and is pushed down. When the large container C1 is placed, as shown in FIG. 27, the outer table 406 is pushed down, so that the inner table 405 is also pushed down.

It should be noted that, with respect to the other embodiments and modifications thereof except for the third embodiment and the modifications thereof, the case where the mounting table has a cylindrical portion has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The mounting table may be a plate-like member as long as it moves up and down smoothly in the frame, and instead of the cylindrical portion,
A rod-shaped leg may be provided. Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments and modifications, the outer frame has a circular shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may have an elliptical shape, a square shape, or a polygonal shape. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the container holder used in the vehicle of the automobile has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The container holder may be used in a dining table or living room at home, or in a bedroom, or for business use such as a hotel or a dining room. Needless to say, it may be used in a place.

[0034]

The container holder according to the present invention has a bottomed cylindrical outer frame, a mounting table provided on the inside of the outer frame so as to be vertically movable, on which the container is mounted, and a bottom portion of the outer frame. A repellent member interposed between the lower surface of the mounting table and a display means for displaying the upper and lower positions of the mounting table outside the outer frame, so that the drink liquid remaining in the accommodated container is provided. Since the remaining amount can be known at a glance, there is an effect that convenience is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an assembly view showing a state where a container holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention is assembled.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the container holder of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the container holder of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing an operation of a display needle of the container holder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5A is a front view showing a display surface when a mounting table of a container holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention is located above,
(B) is a longitudinal sectional view of the container holder.

FIG. 6A is a front view showing a display surface when a mounting table of a container holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention is located below,
(B) is a longitudinal sectional view of the container holder.

FIG. 7A is a front view showing a display surface when a mounting table of a container holder according to a modified example of the second embodiment is positioned above, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view showing a display surface when the display surface is located at.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a display surface of a container holder according to another modification of the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of a container holder according to a modification of the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the operation of the display member of the container holder of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an outer frame and a mounting table of a container holder according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a main part of the container holder of FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a main part of a container holder according to a modification of the third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a container holder according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a sectional view of the container holder of FIG.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a container holder according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the container holder of FIG.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a display surface of the container holder of FIG.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory view showing the operation of the container holder of FIG.

20 is an explanatory view showing the operation of the container holder of FIG.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a display surface of a container holder according to a modification of the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a display surface of a container holder according to a modification of the present invention.

FIGS. 23A and 23B are explanatory diagrams each showing a display member of a container holder according to a modified example of the present invention.

FIGS. 24A and 24B are explanatory views showing modified examples of the elastic body interposed between the outer frame and the mounting table.

FIG. 25 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a modification of the mounting table.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory view showing the operation of the mounting table of FIG. 25.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of the mounting table of FIG. 25.

[Explanation of symbols]

 C1, C2 container 3 outer frame 4 mounting table 5 spring (elastic member) 10 display mechanism (display means)

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[Submission date] February 21, 1997

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[Figure 24] to (A) to (C) is an explanatory view showing a modified example of the elastic body is interposed between each mounting the outer frame base.

Claims (18)

[Claims] 1. A bottomed cylindrical outer frame, a mounting table provided inside the outer frame so as to be vertically movable and on which a container is mounted, and interposed between a bottom portion of the outer frame and a lower surface of the mounting table. And a display means for displaying upper and lower positions of the mounting table outside the outer frame. 2. The container holder according to claim 1, wherein a cylindrical portion that fits into the outer frame is formed on the mounting table. 3. A display device comprising: a display surface provided outside the outer frame and displaying a displacement level; a vertical hole formed through the inside and outside of the cylindrical wall of the outer frame; An urging pin provided to protrude outward through the vertical hole and move up and down in the vertical hole, and a display member engaged with the urging pin and displaced on the displacement level in accordance with the vertical movement of the urging pin. The container holder according to claim 1, wherein the container holder comprises: 4. A display member, wherein one end of the display member is rotatably fitted to a protruding end of the urging pin, and the display member extends linearly from the rotation portion, and the lower side is between the displacement level and the vertical hole. The container holder according to claim 3, comprising a display needle provided with a needle portion which is formed so as to protrude from the fulcrum pin and comes into contact with the fulcrum pin. 5. A fulcrum that is rotatably fitted on a shaft formed between the displacement level and the vertical hole, and a length extending linearly from both sides of the fulcrum and having different weights. 4. The container holder according to claim 3, further comprising a short needle portion, wherein the short needle portion is constituted by a display needle contacting the lower side of the urging pin. 5. 6. The container holder according to claim 5, wherein display hands are provided on both left and right sides of the vertical hole. 7. The container holder according to claim 3, wherein the display means is provided at a plurality of positions on the outer frame. 8. A display device comprising: a vertical slit cut into a cylindrical portion of a mounting table from a lower end at a predetermined length; and a vertical hole formed in an outer frame at a circumferential position substantially corresponding to the vertical slit. ,
A swing arm which is swingably attached to one of the outer frame and the mounting table through the vertical slit and the vertical hole and has a tip protruding outside, and a display attached to the tip of the swing arm The container holder according to claim 2, wherein the container holder comprises a member. 9. The method according to claim 8, wherein a portion of the cylindrical wall of the outer frame, in which the vertical hole is formed, protrudes outward, and a predetermined interval is provided between the vertical slit and the vertical hole. A container holder as described. 10. The container according to claim 8, wherein an outer frame is provided with a housing portion in which a projecting portion of the tip of the swing arm is housed, and an upper opening is formed with an opening through which a display member can protrude. holder. 11. The container holder according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of vertical slits are formed in the circumferential direction by making different cut lengths in the cylindrical portion of the mounting table. 12. A mounting table, comprising: an inner table having a shape reduced from the opening surface of the outer frame; and an outer table provided between the inner table and the outer frame, the inner side of which is in contact with an upper outer edge of the inner table. On the lower surface of each of the inner and outer bases, there is formed a foot portion which slides on a guide portion formed to rise upward from the bottom of the outer frame, and the lower surface of each of the inner and outer bases and the outer frame are formed. The container holder according to claim 1, wherein springs are provided between the bottom and the bottom of the container. 13. A case in which a display means is attached to the outside of an outer frame and a display window is formed in a predetermined direction, and a predetermined display surface is provided in the case with a gap from the display window, and a predetermined display surface is provided in the display window. And a display surface different from the fixed display member, which is resiliently resiliently movable back and forth along the display window in accordance with the pulling force between the fixed display member and the display window. Is displayed through a window, a string-shaped member having one end connected to the mounting table side and the other end connected to the movable display member, and is rotatable to at least one of an outer frame and a case. And a guide member that guides the movable display member in a direction along the display window through the string-shaped member in accordance with the vertical movement of the mounting table, wherein the string-shaped member is hung around. The container holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 14. A case in which a case is attached to an outer surface of a cylindrical wall of an outer frame along a vertical direction, and a vertical display window is formed,
A hole that penetrates the inside and outside under the cylindrical wall of the outer frame and opens into the case is formed, and the movable display member is formed of a band-shaped member having one end connected to a resilient member. Connected to the band-shaped member, the other end was inserted through the hole and connected to the lower side of the mounting table, and a guide member was provided above and below the case, and the band-shaped member and the string-shaped member were wound respectively. Each of the upper and lower guide rollers, and a support roller provided between the hole and a connection portion between the hole and the mounting table of the string member to support the string member and apply tension. The container holder according to claim 13, wherein: 15. A case is mounted on an outer surface of a cylindrical wall of an outer frame along a circumferential direction, a horizontal display window is formed, a fixed display member is formed of a display plate, and a movable display member is formed of the display plate of the case. A longitudinal axis rotatably mounted on one side in the circumferential direction of the outer frame via a coil spring, and a belt-shaped member wound around the longitudinal axis and having an end connected to a string-shaped member, A hole which penetrates the inside and outside of the display wall and opens into the case on the other side in the circumferential direction of the display plate, and connects the other end of the string-like member to the lower side of the mounting table by inserting the other end of the string member through the hole A guide member provided outside the hole, the guide roller having the string member wound thereon, and a connection portion between the hole and a mounting portion of the string member for supporting the string member. And a support roller for applying tension by applying pressure. 14. The container holder according to claim 13. 16. A movable display member comprising a pointing member one of which is connected to a return spring attached to one circumferential side of the case and the other of which is connected to a string-shaped member, wherein a display surface of the fixed display member is provided. The container holder according to claim 15, wherein a displacement level indicated by the pointing member is displayed. 17. A vertical hole formed through the inside and outside of the cylindrical wall of the outer frame, and a movable pin provided on the mounting table so as to protrude outward through the vertical hole and move up and down in the vertical hole. And a string-shaped member having one end connected to the movable pin and the other end connected to the movable display member.
17. The container holder according to 3 to 16. 18. A display device comprising: a recess formed on a mounting table at a predetermined distance from an inner surface of a cylindrical wall of an outer frame; one end swingably attached to a lower portion of the recess; A swinging rod projecting outward through a hole formed in a cylindrical wall of the outer frame, and a display member attached to a tip of the swinging rod. 3. The container holder according to 1 or 2.